Upper West Side & Morningside Heights, Manhattan · MD Program

Icahn School of Medicine · Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Morningside & West: Admissions Guide

Quick stats

Avg MCAT

520

Avg GPA

3.87

Acceptance Rate

~5%

Class Size

~140 (Icahn total)

Tuition

~$65,000/yr

Location

Morningside Heights & Upper West Side, Manhattan

Overview

Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West are two major clinical campuses of the Mount Sinai Health System in Manhattan, both affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Students who apply to Icahn may rotate through these campuses as part of their clinical training, gaining exposure to two distinct Manhattan communities — Morningside Heights and the Upper West Side.

Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly St. Luke's) and Mount Sinai West (formerly Roosevelt Hospital) have long histories as major NYC hospitals. Together they serve a broad cross-section of Manhattan patients and offer clinical training in a high-volume, academically rigorous environment. For students applying to Icahn, understanding these campuses — their patient populations, specialties, and culture — is an important part of building a compelling application.

Application timeline

June 1

AMCAS submit by June 1

Icahn reviews on a rolling basis — early submission is a meaningful advantage.

July–August

Secondaries

Return Icahn secondaries promptly — within 2 weeks of receipt.

September–February

Interviews

Rolling interview invitations. Icahn uses a modified personal interview format.

Rolling

Decisions

Acceptances go out on a rolling basis throughout the fall and winter.

Secondary essays

Icahn's secondary typically includes 3–4 prompts covering research, diversity, and program fit.

Why Icahn / why Mount Sinai
Research experience and intellectual interests
Diversity and what you bring to the class
Optional additional information

The 'Why Icahn' essay should reference specific research programs, faculty, or the Mount Sinai Health System's clinical network — including Morningside and West if relevant to your interests. Icahn applicants who can speak to specific research labs or clinical programs stand out from those who write generic responses.

Interview format

Icahn uses a modified personal interview (MPI) format — multiple shorter interviews with different faculty and students rather than a single long interview. Interviewers focus on your research background, clinical experiences, and intellectual curiosity. The interview day includes a tour of the main campus and an opportunity to meet current students.

Dr. Tomei's strategy tips

1Icahn is a research-first institution — if your application doesn't have strong research, you need to address that directly.
2The FlexMed program is one of the most innovative pathways in medical education — if you're a sophomore with exceptional credentials, it's worth exploring.
3Mention the Morningside and West campuses in your secondary if you have a specific interest in the patient populations or specialties they serve.
4The Mount Sinai alumni network in New York is one of the strongest in medicine — if you want to practice in NYC, Icahn is a powerful platform.
5Apply early — Icahn's rolling admissions process rewards applicants who submit complete applications before September.

Build your Mount Sinai application strategy

Dr. Tomei knows the Icahn application process and the Mount Sinai Health System. Schedule a free consultation to build a strategy that positions you for Icahn and the full NYC medical school landscape.

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